In Forum

In Forum

July 04, 2016 InForum Issue

The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Pride Reception, co-hosted by the Society and the SOGI (Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity) Section of the Canadian Bar Association – Nova Scotia. Read More

Many articled clerks have been inquiring about the Society’s Exam Writing Seminar. Instead of holding an in-person session this summer, we have posted an online version of the seminar on our website. This will allow clerks to view the seminar whenever it is convenient. Read More

The new Law Practice Management program is designed to equip lawyers and managers in the legal profession with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to effectively and strategically manage a practice. Read More

Nova Scotia's legal community has received three national Lexpert Zenith awards, which recognize efforts across Canada to advance diversity and inclusion. The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is very pleased to announce its Equity & Access Office received a Zenith Award this year. Read More

The Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia has released a Discussion Paper on family property division. The paper proposes a number of reforms to the Matrimonial Property Act and related areas of law. The paper is available online, here. Read More

Summer is the time when most of us take a vacation to spend with family and friends after a busy winter. However, if your travel plans include venturing beyond the Canadian border, be aware that there may be additional costs associated with using your mobile device for calls, texts, emailing, web browsing, calendaring and other internet services. Read More

We have received several reports from Nova Scotia lawyers who’ve received the following scam attempt from “David Kung”. The initial message is as follows:
From: David Kung [mailto: david.kung @ chiayoelectronics .com]Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 01:14 PMSubject: IP LITIGATION Read More

Dear Member:
In the fall of this year the Advisory Committee on Queen’s Counsel Appointments, chaired by the Honourable Justice Cindy A. Bourgeois, will consider candidates for the next Queen’s Counsel appointments.
The criteria for these appointments are: Read More

The Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness released its first annual report on June 30.
The office was created in March 2015 by the governments of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Prince Edward Island joined in November, making it a Maritime initiative. The office's mandate is to reduce barriers for doing business in Nova Scotia and within the region. Read More

(June 29, 2016) – Following media coverage of a court case about the Incompetent Persons Act, our department and MLA constituency offices have been receiving questions from Nova Scotians who are concerned about the validity of court orders for their loved ones. Read More

(June 27, 2016) – The Department of Justice has completed an internal review into the death of an offender at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility on Jan. 31. Jason LeBlanc, 42, was admitted the afternoon of Jan. 30 and was found unresponsive in his cell at 2:30 a.m. and pronounced dead by Emergency Health Services personnel at 2:45 a.m. Read More

The nomination deadline for the Minister's Award for Leadership in Crime Prevention has been extended until Friday, September 30. The awards recognize individuals or groups dedicated to preventing crime and making communities safer. Read More

News releases from the provincial government are available at this link, and are searchable by department and date: http://novascotia.ca/news/
The following announcements since the last edition of InForum may be of interest to the legal profession; see link above for all provincial releases: Read More

TORONTO – On June 29, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed Trinity Western University's (TWU) appeal of the Divisional Court's decision upholding the Law Society's denial of accreditation of TWU's proposed law school.
The reasons for the unanimous decision of the Court were written by Justice MacPherson and agreed to by Justices Cronk and Pardu. Read More

Task force and public consultation to inform creation of a new system that will protect and inform Canadians
(June 30, 2016, Ottawa, ON) – Today, Canada is taking an important step towards legalizing, strictly regulating and restricting access to marijuana, working to ensure marijuana is kept out of the hands of children, and the profits out of the hands of criminals. Read More

Legal process outsourcing has been touted as “game-changer” for the legal profession, and the creator of a paradigm shift in the way law firms – and other firms that have legal needs – do business.
The size of the LPO market internationally has been estimated at $3 billion and growing. But it’s hard to say whether Canadian firms have jumped aboard the LPO bandwagon. Read More

I am looking to see if anyone did a will or took instructions for a will for a Fred Reuben Joudry from the Middleton area between March of 2010 and December 4 of 2015.
If so, please contact me at 902 634 8713 or lawyer@eastlink.ca.
David R. Hirtle
Hirtle Legal Services Inc.
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Our client, the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, is responsible for the Lawyers’ Insurance Association of Nova Scotia (LIANS), which administers the mandatory professional liability insurance program for lawyers in Nova Scotia. We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Association, ensuring the future is as successful as its past. Read More

Offering an exciting opportunity for an associate lawyer who is interested in building/continuing a successful and profitable practice in a small firm environment.
Located in the rapidly expanding Larry Uteck/Bedford area, at Nine Mile Circle, this position offers an associate at any stage of their career new growth opportunity. Read More

We are seeking an associate to join our expanding family law practice. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year post-call experience in family law. New calls who demonstrate a strong interest in establishing a career in family law will also be considered. Read More

Inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter community outreach approach and governance model, and in partnership with various social equity groups in Washington DC, we aim to empower local participants to take their ideas for community development from concept to execution. Read More

Event Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 12:00Many Nova Scotians rely heavily on advice from their financial advisors. Understanding what that advice must disclose and what you as an investor need to ask can directly impact your financial future. Read More

Event Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:30
Join us to march in the 29th Annual Halifax Pride Parade, Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
We will meet at 11:30 am (try to get there before noon) at the Halifax Dockyard. Parade starts at 1:00 pm and it gets pretty busy around noon.
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Event Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 (All day)The digital and internet age has thrown up a vast array of challenges for the criminal law. The internet provides a new platform for criminal activity. Cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying and internet luring are only a few of the new additions to the criminal law vocabulary. Read More

Event Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 12:30Back by popular demand, this must-attend event has been designed to meet the current needs of new Articling and LPP students. You will gain strategies on conducting legal research efficiently and writing a persuasive research memo. You will also obtain practical tips on how to negotiate in transactional work and succeed in motions court. Read More

Event Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 12:30Back by popular demand, this must-attend event has been designed to meet the current needs of new Articling and LPP students. You will gain strategies on conducting legal research efficiently and writing a persuasive research memo. Read More

Event Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 12:30Back by popular demand, this must-attend event has been designed to meet the current needs of new Articling and LPP students. You will gain strategies on conducting legal research efficiently and writing a persuasive research memo. You will also obtain practical tips on how to negotiate in transactional work and succeed in motions court. Read More

Event Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 12:00Recent changes to Ontario’s lobbying rules and federal income tax rules have changed registration and reporting requirements for charities, and also created limitations on political activities. As a result, your charitable clients will soon be turning to you to ensure they know their obligations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Read More

Event Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 12:00
Registration is open until the Friday before the Online Land Registration Act training program.
Cost for this program is $650 plus HST and registrants have one week to complete the course.
Dates for next LRA course: September 21-28, 2016
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Event Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 12:00Join us to explore the issues estate lawyers should be considering when advising clients in both estate planning and estate administration where frozen human reproductive material is involved. Get up-to-speed on what you need to know, including: Read More

Event Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 08:30Leading constitutional scholars and practitioners will bring you up-to-date on essential developments in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”)jurisprudence. Learn about recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions, upcoming cases and developing trends in Charter law. Do not miss our keynote fireside chat on dissent at the Supreme Court of Canada and what it Read More

Event Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 09:00Grounded in the fundamentals of the functional areas of business, including marketing, human resources, and finance, this course is an overview intended to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the successful management of a law practice. Read More

Event Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 - 13:00This course is intended to deepen your understanding of the fundamentals of client care. You will be engaged in discussions about ethics, systems and process for client care, risk management, and strategies for follow-up, retention and client satisfaction.
By the end of this module you will be able to: Read More

Event Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 09:00This course is intended to strengthen your capacity for employee attraction and retention. You will be engaged in discussions about current HR theories, including the role of emotional intelligence in professional development, and the importance of teamwork.
By the end of this module you will be able to:· Read More

Event Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 13:00This course is intended to deepen your understanding of the skills, tools and tactics required to be strategic and successful in the sales and marketing of a law practice. You will be engaged in discussions about market research, social media and digital strategies. Read More

Event Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 12:00Get up to date on everything you want and need to know about financial products, including their tax ramifications, how to use them as planning tools, and what the products can mean to your litigation and ability to settle.
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Event Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 12:00
Registration is open until the Friday before the Online Land Registration Act training program.
Cost for this program is $650 plus HST and registrants have one week to complete the course.
Dates for next LRA course: November 16-23, 2016
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Event Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 08:15The OBA Franchise Law Section invites you to the 16th Annual OBA Franchise Conference where the very latest developments and emerging trends in this constantly evolving area of law will be presented by a stellar faculty of speakers. Read More

Event Date: Monday, November 21, 2016 - 08:00Canadian companies are under more pressure to demonstrate business integrity and to comply with increasingly complex regulatory and criminal law requirements and laws. Read More

Event Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 12:00When family members disagree, the emotional impact has the potential to significantly complicate your role in administering an estate. Ensure you have the proper tools and strategies to handle family conflict in your estate administration files with this essential program. Read More

Event Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 12:00
Registration is open until the Friday before the Online Land Registration Act training program.
Cost for this program is $650 plus HST and registrants have one week to complete the course.
Dates for next LRA course: January 18-25, 2017
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Event Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 12:00Ensure you are up-to-date on recent income tax case law, legislative changes and CRA administrative developments from the past year which could (and likely will) have a significant impact on your estate planning and estate administration files. Our expert panel will also unravel the portions of the 2017 Federal Budget relevant to estates and trusts practitioners. Read More

Event Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 (All day)
Registration is open until the Friday before the Online Land Registration Act training program.
Cost for this program is $650 plus HST and registrants have one week to complete the course.
Dates for next LRA course: April 5-12, 2017
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Event Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 17:30Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from your Superior Court of Justice judges in a less formal setting than the courtroom. Gain insights from Estates List judges as they review cases of note, comment on procedural concerns and provide invaluable guidance to trusts and estates practitioners. Read More

Event Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 (All day)
Registration is open until the Friday before the Online Land Registration Act training program.
Cost for this program is $650 plus HST and registrants have one week to complete the course.
Dates for next LRA course: June 14-21, 2017
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